City profile
New Albany, IN
Floyd County · Population 37,581
New Albany is a town in Floyd County, IN with about 37,581 residents and a typical home value near $180,000. It is 5 miles from Louisville, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$180,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,104
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 75/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
11 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 41% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
37,581
Black population
7.7%
County
Floyd County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 37,581 residents
- Typical home value about $180,000
- 5 miles from Louisville, KY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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